This website illuminates my life and adventures. My longing for freedom has led me to over 2600 of the world’s 3978 provinces, to every country on earth and to the summit of the highest peak on each continent (thank heaven for good weather!). In my travels, I learned to respect the intelligence and ingenuity of people of all races and callings both past and present. Come see the world as I see it: as a peaceful place, full of nature and beauty. With the right spirit and intent, we can make our world a virtual Garden of Eden.
DISTINCTIONS: BBC 2017 Travel Pioneer • Journal Articles • Explorer’s Club Flag Expeditions
World Parks Project • Walk Across South America • Jeff Shea Travel Map
Madagascar, Cloud Capped Peak, 2003 - The scenery of Madagascar amazed me. These mountains captivated me with the cloud cover hovering at their crest.
Lithuania, Taurages Prov, Old Man Walking -
Nepal, Prayer Rock, 1983 - Prayer rocks like this one are one of the amenities of foot travel in the Buddhist Himalaya, covering Nepal, northern India, Tibet and Bhutan. The devotion of the population to Buddhism has spanned centuries, filling the countryside with spirit and art.
Taiwan, Y=Ilan County Prov, Cliffs Bay
Azerbaijan, Ismayilli Prov, Head
South Sandwich Is, Penguins On Iceberg With Mountain Behind, 2006 - With the volcanic mountain on Saunders Island in the background, chinstrap penguins stand on an iceberg. A skua sits off to the right.
Myanmar, Mandalay Prov, Bagan Temple Detail
Slovenia, Cerkno Prov, Bee In Flower
UK, Sandwell Prov, The Cut
Papua New Guinea, Bank Teller, Mendi, 1983 - The bank in Mendi in the Highlands of New Guinea encouraged its employees to dress up in their traditional garb on this particular day.